Straight to the Amygdala: Exploring the real cost of true crime

Tom speaks with Professor Rebecca Johnson about the modern true crime boom, its effects on victims and their families and whether it might actually be a good thing.

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Guest: Rebecca Johnson

Hosting and editing: Tom Ndekezi

Outro Music: Machinery by Eddy

Theme Song: Logan Aitken

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